In partnership with BuzzMyVideos, SFS is proud to launch a brand-new editorial project: The Football Biz Formula. A video podcast series designed to spark informal yet insightful conversations around the innovation driving the future of the sports and football industry.
Hosted by Paola Marinone, Founder of BuzzMyVideos, the show will feature high-profile guests sharing their perspectives, experiences and visions aligned with the mission of SFS – Social Football Summit: shaping the future of football, today.
📺 The podcast will be available on YouTube.
🎙️ Stay tuned — The Future of Football is here.
“The Football Biz Formula”: a new video podcast series exploring innovation in football and sports business
In partnership with BuzzMyVideos, SFS is proud to launch a brand-new editorial project: The Football Biz Formula. A video podcast series designed to spark informal yet insightful conversations around the innovation driving the future of the sports and football industry. Hosted by Paola Marinone, Founder of BuzzMyVideos, the show will feature high-profile guests sharing their perspectives, experiences and visions aligned with the mission of SFS - Social Football Summit: shaping the future of football, today. 📺 The podcast will be available on YouTube.🎙️ Stay tuned — The Future of Football
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